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Suggest Treatment For Gall Stones And Pain In Middle Of Chest

I had a ultrasound 2 weeks ago and it was determined I had gallstones. At this moment I am having pain in the middle of my chest and in the middle of my upper back between my shoulder blades. I have a headache and slight right jaw pain. Is all of this associated with the gallbladder. My doctor is out of town and have an apt with him July 7th. Should I be concerned about a heart attack. I am 52 yrs old and have been under quite a bit of stress lately.
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hello

Chest pain may be due to gall stones,however it may be due to other causes like reflux/acidity,cardiopulmonary causes etc.
I suggest for definitive treatment of gall bladder stones.
Definitive treatment is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy).
Gall bladder calculus are prone to infection and obstruction,so it is wise to get rid of it.
Gall bladder calculus usually doesn't respond to medical management.

Empirically you can take proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole 40 mg once daily half hour before food in the morning.

I also suggest for ECG in all leads and cardiac evaluation.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Suggest Treatment For Gall Stones And Pain In Middle Of Chest

Hello Chest pain may be due to gall stones,however it may be due to other causes like reflux/acidity,cardiopulmonary causes etc. I suggest for definitive treatment of gall bladder stones. Definitive treatment is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy). Gall bladder calculus are prone to infection and obstruction,so it is wise to get rid of it. Gall bladder calculus usually doesn t respond to medical management. Empirically you can take proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole 40 mg once daily half hour before food in the morning. I also suggest for ECG in all leads and cardiac evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan